The time evolution of Si concentration profiles in polycrystalline alpha-Ti was studied at temperatures ranging from 650 to 800C. The diffusion couples were created by ion implantation and the time-dependent concentration profiles were monitored using nuclear resonance broadening techniques and the 30Si(p,γ)31P reaction. The results (table 282) could be described by the expression:

D(cm2/s) = 4.4 x 10-7exp[-1.09(eV)/kT]

The results were explained in terms of Ti silicide formation.

J.Räisänen, J.Keinonen: Applied Physics Letters, 1986, 49[13], 773-5

 

Table 281

Diffusivity of Pd in α-Ti

 

Temperature (K)

D (m2/s)

723

2.5 x 10-22

773

3.5 x 10-21

823

5.4 x 10-20

873

4.2 x 10-19

923

3.3 x 10-18

973

2.5 x 10-17

1023

8.8 x 10-17

1073

4.2 x 10-16